Scripture: Romans 3:10-18; Romans 3:19-26, Nothing is good within man. We are all bound in our flesh. Sin denies that God exists and gives the sinner a feeling of entitlement (i.e. "I deserve to be able to do this action"). Through the Law comes knowledge of sin. The incomplete sacrificial system from the O.T. was lacking because it had to be repeated. It was pointing to the Messiah as the perfect sacrifice. In Romans 3:21, the great pivot occurs, God pours out the blood of Jesus on the heavenly mercy seat. When someone is saved from God's judgment the Scriptures declare the reason is the Holy Spirit. In contrast where Scriptures talk about unbelief, the blame is laid on the person.